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  1. tom in nh

    Learning to set up a mechanical "swiss" lathe

    I like it. Keep us posted on your progress. Good luck!
  2. tom in nh

    WTB: Horizontal Bandsaw

    Where in New England are you located?
  3. tom in nh

    Making tiny donuts out of sheet metal

    How did this challenge pan out?
  4. tom in nh

    8000 series Colchester lathe will not reverse

    Let us know what you find. Good luck.
  5. tom in nh

    8000 series Colchester lathe will not reverse

    The fellow I bought it from wanted my old parts back - so I returned it back to him. Can you post a photo of your broken spring?
  6. tom in nh

    8000 series Colchester lathe will not reverse

    Yes, I purchased a used set of clutches from a fellow forum member.
  7. tom in nh

    Pullmax D-3 for sale

    Any idea what the difference is between a Pullmax D-3 and a P3 ? Thanks!
  8. tom in nh

    OT: Book Publishing advice needed

    Sign me up for your surface grinder Bible...err book.
  9. tom in nh

    OT: aging and decluttering

    Happy birthday Forrest! Keep writing and sharing your life experiences. I, as well as a bunch of others, sure miss you around here. Welcome back to the neighborhood! Tom
  10. tom in nh

    OT- automobile related - camshaft position sensor questions..

    Don, The sensor may have minute cracks allowing oil to seep into it's internals. One way to do a quick check: remove the sensor's connector and look for engine oil inside the terminals. To pay $1300 just for seal replacement is nuts. You might fare better if you seek an independent and...
  11. tom in nh

    Clausing Colchester lathe won't run

    Make sure the main switch located at rear of machine is turned on, for starters.
  12. tom in nh

    WTB Armstrong #48 extension shaper tool and a #401 tool holder.

    I am curious as to the market value of an Armstrong # 401 tool holder. I regularly see guys actively looking for them. Thanks, Tom
  13. tom in nh

    Form All Sheet Metal Bending Machine

    Nice piece. Nothing to offer in the way of help, though. Appears to do 48" sheets? I'd put that to good use if it was mine. Good luck, Tom
  14. tom in nh

    I'm a South Bend owner...again--Spiffy 9A comes home

    Welcome back. It depends on what kind of work you care to produce. If it was me, I would keep the Atlas. More capable with 5C collet options. Where in MA are you located?
  15. tom in nh

    Pullmax or similar wanted

    Nice job on the rebuild, Seth.. Is your machine 220 volt 3 phase? Tom
  16. tom in nh

    Pullmax or similar wanted

    Thanks for the responses guys. Anyone have a diagram or detailed photo of the head unit? Rotary to linear motion? How about hardened and ground parts? Just curious of it's inner workings, in case a homebrew method is necessary. Thanks, Tom
  17. tom in nh

    Pullmax or similar wanted

    Moonlight, Please don't give up. I enjoy reading your posts, have been for years. I agree with you on the forum's software. Took me 3 attempts to get my 2nd post above to work. Kevin, Can you explain the pneumatic option? Climb-101, Thanks for your detailed response. Is a Trumpf brand fair...
  18. tom in nh

    Pullmax or similar wanted

    Kevin, Which model Pullmax do you recommend for 19 gauge antique automotive sheet metal ? Does the offset to center adapter eat up any throat opening real estate? Having trouble visualizing this aspect. I do not expect a bargain unless it is a fixer upper machine. Climb-101, What model...
  19. tom in nh

    Pullmax or similar wanted

    Excellent advice moonlight. Now I will not fall in love with the first one I see. Thanks!
  20. tom in nh

    Pullmax or similar wanted

    Have an interest in custom sheet metal fabrication. Looking for a nibbler / circle shear/ reciprocating hammer that is used for automotive sized metalshaping operations. Leads appreciated. Comments and suggestions are also welcome. Thank you.

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